cysteine
Meanings
Plural: cysteines
Noun
- an amino acid containing sulfur that is found in most proteins; oxidizes on exposure to air to form cystine
- A sulphur-containing nonessential amino acid C₃H₇NO₂S found in most animal proteins; it readily oxidizes to cystine.
Origin / Etymology
An alteration of cystine, see -eine.
Synonyms
Cys when viewed as a monomer in proteins, E910 when used as a food additive, E920 when used as an improving agent
Scrabble Score: 13
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Words With Friends Score: 14
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